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Nov 28, 2024 · by Scott Holmes

Day 4: Jesus questions where true power lies.

Reverend Scott Holmes reflects on spiritual responsibility and spiritual abuse.

Nov 27, 2024 · by Common Grace

Made to Feel Like a Child

Amanda shares her personal story of the impact of coercive control.

Nov 26, 2024 · by Scott Holmes

When False Expectations Are Not Met

Reverend Scott Holmes brings us our second reflection in our 16 Days of Activism series ‘When false expectations are not met’, helping us to recognise the signs of coercive control.

Nov 25, 2024 · by Tracy Lauersen

Overview of Coercive Control

Rev. Tracy Lauersen, reflects on coercive control and how we can help identify these patterns of harmful and abusive behaviour.

Oct 28, 2024 · by James Harris

Meet our new Justice for People Seeking Asylum Coordinator

James Harris reflects on his journey walking along communities seeking asylum and his hope in taking action with the Common Grace movement towards a vision of flourishing and welcome in Australia.

Oct 07, 2024 · by Gershon Nimbalker

Gershon Nimbalker Gaza Reflection

Common Grace National Director Gershon Nimbalker reflects on the heartbreaking conflict that continues to escalate in the Middle East, one year on from the Hamas-led attacks on Israel.

Jun 28, 2024 · by Gershon Nimbalker

Faith, the Climate Crisis and Nuclear Power

Gershon Nimbalker, Common Grace's National Director, reflects on the federal Coalition's recent nuclear proposal and what it means for our call to be faithful stewards of God’s good creation.

Jun 27, 2024 · by Ellaina Welsman

NSW Coercive Control Laws

Ellaina Welsman, Common Grace's Community Engagement and Operations Manager, reflects on new coercive control laws in NSW that aim to more accurately reflect lived experiences of abuse.

Jun 17, 2024 · by Gershon Nimbalker

The Life Changing Gift of Welcome

Gershon Nimbalker, National Director of Common Grace, reflects on Australia's historic response to those seeking refuge on our shores, and our call as Christians to embody the values of justice, love, compassion and welcome.

Jun 17, 2024 · by Nguyễn Hữu Trí

A Pilgrimage of Gratitude

Rev Nguyễn Hữu Trí, a refugee from Vietnam, reflects on his ‘Pilgrimage of Gratitude’ from Melbourne to Canberra in 2014 to express his thanks to Australia for the gift of refuge and to help raise awareness for justice for people seeking asylum.

May 20, 2024 · by Gershon Nimbalker

Budget Reflection 2024

Gershon Nimbalker, Common Grace National Director, reflects on the 2024 Budget and the impacts across our key justice areas - 'A step forward in a nation still in need of a bigger imagination'.

Mar 29, 2024 · by Gershon Nimbalker

In the Shadow of Good Friday

Gershon Nimbalker, Common Grace National Director, shares a Good Friday reflection on the forces of sin we continue to see at work in our world today, pointing to the abounding life and hope we have in Jesus, heralded in the good news of Easter Sunday.

Mar 27, 2024 · by Naomi Wolfe

Eternal Hope

In our last teaching video in our 2024 ‘Surprising Hope’ series, Naomi Wolfe reflects on 2 Corinthians 4:16-28 and the eternal hope we have in Jesus.

Mar 20, 2024 · by Mitch Forbes

Secure Hope

In our sixth teaching video in our 2024 ‘Surprising Hope’ series, Mitch Forbes reflects on Hebrews 6:17-20 and the secure hope we have in Jesus.

Mar 13, 2024 · by Jason Forbes

Hope in Suffering

Rev Jason Forbes reflects on Romans 5:1-5 and the hope we find in Jesus amidst our suffering.

Mar 08, 2024 · by Christine Redwood

This international Women’s Day, I don’t want to hear nice words

Rev Dr Christine Redwood, Lead Pastor at Seaforth Baptist Church, reflects on the importance of gender equality and power of collaboration for the flourishing of our church and broader communities.